CommonSymptoms&AutoimmuneDiseases

The diseases may also have flare-ups, when they get worse, and remissions, when symptoms get better or disappear. Treatment depends on the disease, but in most cases one important goal is to reduce inflammation. Sometimes doctors prescribe corticosteroidsor other drugs that reduce your immune response.

Getting a diagnosis can be a long and stressful process. Although each autoimmune disease is unique, many share some of the same symptoms. And many symptoms of autoimmune diseases are the same for other types of health problems too. This makes it hard for doctors to find out if you really have an autoimmune disease, and which one it might be. If you're having symptoms it's important to find the cause.

There are more than 80 types of autoimmune diseases, and some have similar symptoms. This makes it hard for your health care provider to know if you really have one of these diseases. Getting a diagnosis can be frustrating and stressful. Often, the first symptoms are fatigue, muscle aches and a low fever. The classic sign of an autoimmune disease is inflammation.

Autoimmune HepatitisThe immune system attacks and destroys the liver cells. This can lead
to scarring and hardening of the liver, and possibly liver failure.

Fatigue

Enlarged liver

Yellowing of the skin or whites of eyes

Itchy skin

Joint pain

Stomach pain or upset

Celiac DiseaseA disease in which people can't tolerate gluten, a substance found in
wheat, rye, and barley, and also some medicines. When people with
celiac disease eat foods or use products that have gluten, the immune
system responds by damaging the lining of the small intestines.

Abdominal bloating and pain

Diarrhea or constipation

Weight loss or weight gain

Fatigue

Missed menstrual periods

Itchy skin rash

Infertility or miscarriages

Diabetes Type 1A disease in which your immune system attacks the cells that make
insulin, a hormone needed to control blood sugar levels. As a result,
your body cannot make insulin. Without insulin, too much sugar stays in
your blood. High blood sugar can hurt the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and
gums and teeth. But the most serious problem caused by diabetes is heart
disease.

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